mepastormike

"Lets see if you're in this for the long haul." This is the little voice inside my head that always speaks up once I've begun something new or different. I've had an attitude adjustment (more of a change of heart) over recent days to "be" different; not just "do" things different. I believe this is simply a by-product of God's continuing work in my life. There are some things that just take time... and I'm one of them. I am glad that God does not give up!
Today has been a good day; largely due to an increased awareness on my part of how I affect situations with my attitude. My reading took me to 2 Peter, chapter 1 today. In this chapter Peter writes about adding to my faith certain qualities in "increasing measure" in order to remain effective and productive in my knowledge of Christ. "What knowledge is he talking about?", I asked. The knowledge that Jesus is worthy... worthy of receiving glory from my life. I live my life for Him and becuase of Him. Not to receive His blessings or to be 'happy,' but because He laid down His life for mine. Jesus is worthy of me being a great husband, father, pastor, friend,... (the list can go on). And that's not all... to ensure He receives proper glory, Jesus even equips me with the tools and help through the Holy Spirit to be all I can be for His glory. With God's help I will carry on for the long haul... because He is worthy.